How to Make My Android Read Arabic

by Quinn Marshall, Demand Media

The Android mobile operating system does not support the Arabic language. It will not display the Arabic fonts included with games or on websites, and it does not provide an Arabic-language keyboard for typing messages. To address this shortcoming and provide language support for native Arabic speakers, third-party developers have created Android add-ons that add Arabic support to rooted Android smartphones. Once installed, you can use your Android smartphone in the usual manner.

Step 1

Download Universal Androot from the Software2Tech.com website. This program is a free rooting application that will "unlock" your Android smartphone. Tap the app's icon to open it. Click the "Root" button to run the app, which will automatically root your device. Once rooted, you will be able to install custom versions of Android on your smartphone.

Step 2

Connect the smartphone to your computer via its data cable. Tap "Mount" on your Android's screen when prompted. The smartphone will be connected to your computer as a mass storage device.

Download Arabic Android from Ardoid.com. This app will add Arabic-language support to your smartphone. Click the Windows "Start" orb on your computer desktop, and then click "Computer" from the Start menu. Double-click on the Android icon, which is mounted as a hard drive. Copy and paste the downloaded Arabic support file onto the device.

Step 4

Disconnect your smartphone from the computer by unplugging its cable. Reboot the phone into "Recovery" mode. The reboot procedure varies for each smartphone. Check the user manual for recovery reboot instructions pertinent to your brand and model.

Step 5

Select the Arabic-support installation option from the "Recovery" screen. Follow the on-screen prompts to install the Arabic file. Once finished, reboot your device. You can now use the smartphone as you normally would, but with the addition of Arabic language support.

Things Needed

Data cable

MicroSD card

Warning

Be sure the Arabic ROM and rooting application are compatible with your smartphone model before using either of them.

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